In this episode of the Great Men Are Built podcast, host Mathew discusses the overwhelming nature of personal development and the exhaustion that often accompanies it. He shares his journey from Vancouver to Costa Rica, exploring the Dunning-Kruger effect and the realization that activity does not equate to accomplishment. Mathew emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between personal development and spirituality, advocating for a deeper, more meaningful approach to self-impr...
Feb 05, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of the Great Men Are Built podcast, host Mathew discusses the importance of starting small and embracing imperfection on the journey to greatness. He shares personal anecdotes about his struggles and emphasizes the significance of momentum, consistency, and a positive attitude in achieving personal growth. Mathew also explores cognitive biases that can hinder progress and encourages listeners to view challenges as opportunities for character development. The episode serves as a m...
Jan 17, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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May 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
SECRETS For HEALING YOURSELF & Making An IMPACT In The World Maria Aarekol is a true inspiration. She's a Dreamer, Creator, Cancer survivor, and much more… At the age of 17, she left her family home to study abroad. At 18 she traveled Europe alone and lived on the sunny Spanish island for a while where she met her husband and they run a project in Norway where people come to feel inspired by nature (it’s a farmhouse located on the family farm by the ford). As every beginner entrepreneur, she...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
how To FIX YOUR LIFE using the "POWER of RE" Method | Chris CRUZ With over 25 years of industry experience, Chris is a well-rounded and seasoned event host and TV/Radio personality. Chris launched a successful entertainment and events company in the summer of 2007 in South Florida which he owned and operated for 12 years. In 2017, Chris began exploring a deep desire to motivate and inspire others while still being the animated and entertaining personality that he is today! In 2019, he continues ...
Sep 06, 2021•55 min
Brian Swan is the co-founder of the Unstoppable Branding Agency & founder of Unstoppable Beard. A former robotics engineer from 1997 to 2006 before migrating to entrepreneurship online. He's created multiple businesses online from E-commerce, consulting, marketing & branding while his specialty is in strategic business development. In 2008, his family started traveling & became widely known as the “Unstoppable Family” creating the Freedom-Preneur movement. This program served tens of...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Jordan, growing up in Australia found himself getting a university education like everybody else but then soon came to realize after 6 months of getting a science degree it wasn’t for him. Determined to make the freedom lifestyle a real thing, he packed up all his possessions and told his dad “I’m moving to Bali”. To his surprise, his dad agreed with his decision and said “Well make it happen”. From there he’s started up many successful businesses and has built a home in Bali along with 2 more p...
Aug 23, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In Order To CHANGE YOUR LIFE, You Need To UNDERSTAND Your HUMAN DESIGN! | Sara Miller
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Health Coach REVEALS Why You CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT! | Theresa Paganini Theresa is the owner of The Monarch Effect, author of the Feel Not Food an emotional eating workbook, and creator of the Love Yourself Lean online emotional eating program. She believes that most health struggles start with the mind; until you can transform your thoughts about yourself and your challenges, you will simply continue to struggle. During our conversation, we talked about the importance of making a decision and how it...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
One Simple Trick To STOP NEGATIVE THOUGHTS & Control Your Mind | Max Hindle Max is a trained hypnotherapist and helps people rewire their mind so they can become their own coach without needing therapy or coaching. Although he’s created a wonderful life for himself it didn’t start out that way. He was raised in an unhealthy household, riddled with addictions and had no direction in life. But like most successful people, there’s usually a dark time that creates a catalytic moment for change… ...
Jul 25, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Former Pro Dancer REVEALS How To COMPLETELY HEAL Your Body & Mind! When Pauline was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome it meant she had to go on heavy medication, use mobility aids like a wheelchair and live with substantial physical limitations. As a former pro dancer, this came as a huge challenge for Pauline, but she refused to settle for these limitations. She began to study everything she could get her hands on concerning her diagnosis, searching for something that would help. During...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
TRAIN YOUR MIND To Destroy Negative Thoughts & ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE! Kyle has faced his share of hardships and challenges growing up on the Cape Flats, where widespread poverty, drug use, and the sounds of gunshots are the norms. He has seen how many of his peers have become another statistic, succumbing to the social ills plaguing the Cape Flats. This is what initially sparked his interest in human behavior, as he saw how easy it was to fall victim to the thinking and way of life of the e...
Jul 15, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
START DOING These Things If You Want To FIND LOVE WITHIN TODAY Growing up, Adil was no stranger to the pressures of high expectations. With an Eastern upbringing in a white neighbourhood he soon found himself wondering where he belonged. The struggle with identity, his masculinity, the expectations from his family, body dysmorphia, lack of confidence, a terrible relationship with food, anger issues, and the inability to commit to a relationship finally caught up with him. He decided to begin a j...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
ACHIEVE ANYTHING YOU WANT In Life Using The LAW OF ATTRACTION | @psimella Ella Tsang is a Truth Embodiment Guide, Master NLP Practitioner, and Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Her purpose in this lifetime is to activate TRUTH in people (including herself!), helping souls to remember the Truth of who they are, what they came here to do, what they are capable of and the life that they’re meant to live. Ella is a true manifestation Queen! During this conversation, she shares how the manifestation process ac...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ian Macleod is the co-owner and head coach at Nirvana Strength and is redefining what health and wellness can look like holistically. With mindfulness and health at the core, his innovative approach also ensures that the mind is worked as much as the body. During this conversation, we covered the top 3 things you want to eliminate out of your diet today, the importance of pre-habilitation and not waiting for an injury to starting taking an active role in your health, recovery protocols, and much...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
BradleyJ, originally from Texas, is a traveling artist, dedicated to the development of self and its subsequent dissolution. He creates music, comedy shorts, and informative discourses from a wealth of far-flung experiences. The underlying intention for his creations is to inspire you to walk your own idiosyncratic path - authentically and unapologetically. Be happy. In this podcast, we discussed what is possible if you allow the universe to work its magic! WE also talk about “waking up” and the...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Nathaniel has spent the past ten years studying Yoga, Movement and Holistic Wellness. He’s the founder of Digital Detox Asia and Yoga For Modern Man where he helps men to thrive in body, mind and energy by teaching yoga in a relevant and practical way. During this conversation, Nathaniel shares his journey through yoga and how it’s completely transformed his life. He gives us insights into how to apply the ancient teachings of yoga to modern-day life and how yoga is so much more than movement an...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
If you’ve ever dreamt of the freedom lifestyle, this is one human that is sure to inspire you. After 10 years as a finance and investment consultant Knut decided to sell everything and began travelling. During this conversation we dive deep into how you can earn money while travelling and the steps to becoming a Digital Nomad. We discuss how you can be rich beyond money and how to transition from Corporate life into the Entrepreneurial world. Knut has constantly invested in his education and con...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We all have that voice inside us that calls for something more. The difference between people who successfully live in their passion and those who don’t, are the ones that listen to that voice. Jyothee is a perfect example of someone who has gone against what everyone was telling her and followed that inner voice. It was my absolute pleasure to have this conversation with Jyothee and learn more about her fascinating journey. She was born in Sri Lanka and began painting at five years old but didn...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Simon Nicolaas is a relationship coach on a mission to empower people in every aspect of their lives. He’s been all too familiar with anxiety, loneliness and fear, but his painful breakups and experiences have allowed him to learn the deeper lessons of love. In this conversation we discuss the journey that Simon has been on to get to where he is today, and it certainly hasn’t been a straightforward path! From being a gym owner, to a writer, to a personal trainer to trying his hand at dropshippin...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jonson Tan has been in the health and wellness industry for over 10 years and is Co-Owner of Nirvana Strength Gym in Bali. Nirvana Strength is a training environment that positively encourages it’s participants to reach new heights in mind and body. They teach a truly World-Class and groundbreaking health & fitness service, a progressive system of Gymnastic Strength Training and Olympic WeightLifting Classes. Jonson is on a mission to bridge the educational gap for health, wellness and fitne...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This was an incredible conversation. David is man who has truly done the work and has gone through some depths to find out the question "who am i?". We share similar paths along our quest to get deeper answers to 'why are we here' and 'where do we come from'. David is s true adventurer and he is on a quest to constantly improve himself. Enjoy :)
May 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Become the Ultimate Version Of Yourself w/ Mike Chang | FLOW TRAINING Few people have gone through a spiritual awakening quite like Mike Chang! I am fascinated by Mike and followed him for many years. He’s one of the most peaceful people I’ve ever talked with. After you listen to this episode, you’ll think so, too. He built Sixpackshortcuts into a multi-million dollar company and was on his way to being one of the biggest fitness brands in the industry. Mike was one of the original Internet Mark...
May 18, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hello and welcome to the first episode of Inside Mentors Minds is a podcast where we take a deeper look into Leaders in health, business, sports, and entrepreneurship as they share the principles of their success mindset. Today we have a dear friend of mine and heart-centered brother Mark Kelton: He is originally from California and is now based in Austin Texas. He has gone through leaps and bounds in the internal world from being a college partier to being a monk, to running his own consulting ...
May 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
